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‘Nunchucks’ wielded by agitated man in Hannah Beazley’s office may have been drumsticks, court told

Australian Associated Press · The Guardian · World
Published 22 Oct 2026, 11:08 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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John Lawrence Smart charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear but Perth lawyer expresses concern for mental health Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man accused of making threats while armed with “improvised nunchucks” at a Western Australian MP’s electorate office could have been holding a musical instrument, not a weapon, a court has been told. John Lawrence Smart appeared on Thursday in the WA magistrates court where his lawyer expressed concern for his mental health. He was not required to enter a plea. Continue reading...

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